Universal Primary FREE School Meals
Welsh Government aims to provide every child in primary school in Wales with a free school meal by September 2024, regardless of household income.
From February 19th 2024, UPFSM (Universal Primary Free School Meals) will be available to all pupils in Years 5 and 6 completing the roll out to all primary aged pupils from Full time Nursery to Year 6.
You do not need to apply for this and ALL pupils in the following year groups; full-time Nursery, Reception, Years 1 & 2, Years 3 & 4, 5 & 6 can have a free school meal every day. Just book your child’s meal in the usual way via your school.
All parents are encouraged to pre-book their children’s meal(s) in advance via ParentPay.
If you have any enquiries, please email : UPFSM@ Merthyr.gov.uk
Special Dietary Requirements
In order to be able to provide lunches to those that have any special dietary requirements, this includes :
- Vegetarian preferences
- Ethical / religious diets,
- Medical/Allergen needs
you are required to fill in a Special Dietary Form and upload relevant documentation supporting any allergy / prescribed diet.
The form can be found using the link below:
If your child does not have a special dietary requirement, please do not complete the above form.
Please note that for any medically prescribed diets, we will only accept requests that are supported with medical documentation.
